First-time homebuyer seminar scheduled

Thursday

Apr 29, 2010 at 1:51 PM

Catholic Social Services together with Citizens~Union Savings Bank will present a three-part seminar to provide first time homebuyers with valuable information on what they need to know when purchasing a home.

Catholic Social Services together with Citizens~Union Savings Bank will present a three-part seminar to provide first time homebuyers with valuable information on what they need to know when purchasing a home.

Topics to be discussed include budgeting and credit, the housing search process, lead paint issues, home inspections, obtaining a mortgage, legal issues, and successful ownership. Guest speakers will be on hand to talk about city and state first time homebuyer programs and multi-family ownership. Certificates of completion will be awarded to those who attend all sessions, allowing them to participate in specialized first time homebuyer programs.

The seminar will take place at Catholic Social Services at 1600 Bay Street in Fall River on May 11th, 12th, and 13th from 6:00-9:00 p.m. The cost of the seminar is $20.00 per person or $25.00 per couple when reserved together, and includes refreshments on both evenings and seminar materials. The cost of the seminar to attendees outside of Bristol and Barnstable Counties is $30.00 per person or $35.00 per couple when reserved together. Please call Carol Hernandez at (508) 674-4681 to register.